I feel really guilty for being MIA — or missing in action — here on the blog. It feels like it’s been weeks since I’ve posted. Who knows? Maybe it has actually been that long.
“Ambition” is a Dirty Word — Why?
Ambition is supposed to be a good thing, but society doesn’t always see it that way.
Can I Get a Mortgage Pre-Approval in a Recession?
Given the state of the economy right now, many people are wondering if they can get a mortgage pre-approval during a recession.
While it is still possible, it’s worth finding out what a mortgage loan pre-approval is, why you need one, and how hard it is to receive one during a downturn in the overall economy.
I Homeschool My Kid—Here’s How (And Why) We Took The Plunge
Three years ago, I was counting down the days until my little one would start Kindergarten. The reality — as it turned out — was that it wasn’t meant to be.
AVANT Spammed Me
I’d never even heard of Avant before. After reading that email my mind immediately began racing.
My $4.99 Medium Membership Paid for Itself
I figured that it would take weeks, if not months of strenuous work to make my first cent. After all, that’s been my entire experience with online income sources, in general.
As it turns out, when it comes to Medium I was wrong. Really wrong.
I Bought A House At 24 Years Old
You should also know that I wasn’t born rich, and that my parents lived paycheck to paycheck. In fact, they still do — which means I didn’t have any help or support from them when I bought my first home.
My friends and coworkers thought I was crazy too — that it wasn’t possible to buy a house while working retail — but I showed them that it was, and here’s how I did it—
It’s Okay to Take a Break.
Two days ago I finished a major project that I’d been working on.
After I completed the final touches and hit “submit” on my keyboard, I felt an immediate sense of relief.
After all, I’d spent five weeks obsessing over this work. Day in and day out, I’d eat, breathe, and dream about this project.
5 Reasons I Started a Publishing Company
And Why It Doesn’t Feel Like I Did —
I started a publishing company.
As small as my indie company may be, it’s legitimate.
I weighed the pros and cons and decided to go through the trouble of forming an LLC, taking care of my accounting records, and coming up with a trade name.
I Met My First Troll On Medium Today
I Didn’t Let Him Break Me—
I’ve only been on Medium for three weeks.
In that small amount of time I’ve found an enormous, amazing, and supportive community that embraces and encourages creativity.